Feb 8, 2010

Meet Charla



Charla Nash




56 years old
viciously attacked by a 200 lb chimpanzee
lost her eyes, nose, lips, & hands


But through it all, she remains steadfast.
She still has hope.


"I just look different," she says.
"Things happen in life that you can't change."


Feb 6, 2010

On ...



On dandelion dust
and streaking stars.

On birthday candles
and fallen lashes.

I have wished for you
many, many times.

On swift feet
with eager heart.

On guided grace
with smiling eyes.

I wish you will come
very, very soon.

photo by ashley

Feb 4, 2010

Winter





Two days ago, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, declaring six more weeks of winter.

Ordinarily, this news would sadden me ... winters here in the Pacific Northwest consist of rain, clouds and endless shades of grey.

But this winter has been unusually mild and warm - I'd gladly welcome six more weeks of this. Yet at the same time, I know that this winter has been especially difficult for others.

So no matter what the weather is where you are, or what you might be weathering in life, I wish you a little sunshine - a little spring - to brighten up your day.

Feb 1, 2010

Meet Aaron


Aaron Ware




12 years old


"I love what I'm doing, but I hate why I do it."


You see, Aaron bakes in loving tribute to his twin brother, Eric, who died of brain cancer.

When Aaron was subsequently diagnosed with depression, his pediatrician gave him a special prescription: Do what you love. And for Aaron, that's baking.




Jan 30, 2010

fill-in the blank






There is enough {_______} for everyone.






photos by fernandadesu and keribeth


Jan 27, 2010

Beauty





The best blush to use is laughter:
It puts roses in your cheeks and in your soul.
- Linda Knight







Jan 25, 2010

Meet Emanuel



Emanuel Buteau





21 years old
--
stuck under earthquake rubble for 10 days
--
a survivor


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